Pentagon Backs Israel Amid Escalating Lebanon Conflict

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-01T17:05:43.103938+05:30

- The **Pentagon** supports Israel's military action in **south Lebanon**, with **US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin** backing Israeli Defense Minister **Yoav Gallant**. - **Israel** launched **ground raids** on **Hezbollah** in south Lebanon, warning **Iran** of serious consequences if it attacks Israel. - **Hezbollah** leader **Hassan Nasrallah** was killed in an Israeli strike, escalating the conflict. - **Israel** continues strikes despite international calls for de-escalation, with **95 people** killed in recent attacks. - **Lebanese officials** report hundreds killed and up to a million displaced due to the conflict. Source: [Firstpost](https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-backs-israel-after-ground-invasion-in-lebanon-to-dismantle-attack-infrastructure-13820868.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-lebanon-war-indians-in-lebanon-are-there-any-indians-stuck-in-lebanon-concerns-rise-as-israel-begins-assault-101727758081897.html), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/middle-east-crisis-israeli-attack-leads-to-humanitarian-crisis-in-lebanon-million-displaced/videoshow/113836210.cms), [Firstpost](https://www.firstpost.com/world/israel-begins-ground-invasion-in-south-lebanon-after-hezbollah-targets-enemy-soldiers-13820815.html)

The Pentagon supports Israel's military action in south Lebanon, with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin backing Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Israel launched ground raids on Hezbollah in south Lebanon, warning Iran of serious consequences if it attacks Israel.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike, escalating the conflict.
Israel continues strikes despite international calls for de-escalation, with 95 people killed in recent attacks.
Lebanese officials report hundreds killed and up to a million displaced due to the conflict.